How to Make Skim Milk

Skim milk is made by removing the cream from whole milk. Here's how to do it at home:

Making Skim Milk: A Step-by-Step Guide

This method involves a process of boiling, cooling, refrigerating, and skimming the cream multiple times to achieve a low-fat milk product.

Boiling the Milk: Begin by boiling the whole milk in a deep, non-stick pan. This process takes approximately 8-10 minutes. Note: Using a non-stick pan helps prevent sticking and burning.
Cooling: Allow the boiled milk to cool completely. This should take at least 2-3 hours.
Refrigeration: Place the cooled milk in the refrigerator for at least 10-12 hours. This allows the cream to separate and rise to the surface.
Skimming: Carefully remove the layer of cream that has collected on the top of the milk.
Repeating the Process: Repeat steps 1-4 two more times. Each repetition further reduces the fat content, resulting in milk that is closer to commercially available skim milk.
Use as Needed: Once you've completed the process three times, you'll have skim milk ready to use.

Patience is Key: This process requires time. Allow sufficient cooling and refrigeration time for optimal cream separation.
Careful Skimming: Gently remove the cream to avoid accidentally discarding any significant amount of milk.
Storage: Store your homemade skim milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.